Speech and Language Therapist

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Speech and Language Therapist

Crookhey Hall School

• Lancaster
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £3,000 Welcome Bonus (Paid as £1,500 after one month and £1,500 after completion of probation).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Crookhey Hall School.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working, guiding your practice within an education setting and clarifying your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location: Crookhey Hall School - Lancaster LA2 0HA - part of our Acorn Education brand, an independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 10 - 17.

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Relevant experience engaging with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
• Experience of multi disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Experience of communicating with families, relatives and carers
• Interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgement skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi disciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and work towards further qualifications relevant to the client group
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Understanding of sensory and motor differences that may impact communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support
• Wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Discounts valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Ref: 306689